In , lines lead to two separate points on the far left and right. 3. Orthogonal Lines (The "Receding" Lines)
This is a specific point on the horizon line where parallel lines appear to meet and disappear. Basic Perspective Drawing: A Visual Approach
In , all lines that go "back" into space lead to a single point. In , lines lead to two separate points
Objects of the same size must be drawn smaller as they move closer to the vanishing point to maintain the illusion of distance. Quick Exercise: The Floating Box Draw a horizontal line across your page (Horizon). Put a dot in the middle (Vanishing Point). Draw a simple square anywhere above or below that line. In , all lines that go "back" into
Use a ruler to connect the corners of that square to the dot.
You are looking down (like from a bird's eye view). Low Horizon: You are looking up (like from the ground). Middle Horizon: You are looking straight ahead. 2. The Vanishing Point
Draw a smaller square "inside" those lines to cut off the back of the box.